My favourite EDC pants

[Northern Raider]

What are your favourite EDC Pants?

I’m not into murses, purses or manbags, I’m too old to wear tight jeans anymore and for many long years I have accommodated my personal possessions usually in a pair of Regatta Cargo pants, prior to that it was a pair of ex army green Lightweights that did the job. If I have to carry a fair bit of extra kit I wear a Regatta OS4 Cargo Vest.

However two years ago I stopped wearing the Regattas on a bit of a whim and at the suggestion of a chap I knew who worked in an outdoors store. I had been whinging to him for some time about the often very variable quality of the Regatta Cargo pants, some were well made and some fell apart in no time at all. And I had issues with the numerous pockets in them. The number of pockets was fine, but most of them were so closely cut and attached that you could not put much in them, and if you did it was uncomfortable.

So at the suggestion (and the fact they were on offer) I bought a couple of pairs of Craghoppers Kiwi Cargos, and two years on I must admit to being absolutely delighted.

Spacious cut, multiple stitching where necessary, plenty of belt loop (1 ¾ ) re-enforcement in places where needed, etc and a good cloth that resists rain and muck quite well. They wash very well and iron ever so easily; they come in three leg lengths and waist sizes to fit most folks. Colours range from Black, Grey, Navy Blue, Light tan, Dark tan and on occasion I have seen green ones.

The bit I like best is they are more generously cut for a looser fit and the pockets are better cut and designed to carry stuff more secure and in more comfort.

Pockets wise two either side on the front with one of each being zipped, two on the bum both zipped, and a fabulous large leg pocket set up that is sub compartmented to take a cell phone, wallet etc with a map pocket behind capable of taking a folded full size OS map.

If you think I normally carry a lock knife, multi tool, flashlight, mini FAK, Bandana, Specs case, wallet, cell phone, cash, keys, spare batteries, pieces of kitchen roll, note book and pen about me it makes sense to do so securely and comfortably.

I have now gone completely over to wearing KIWIS.

They do them in lads and lasses fit and they run around £22 a pair.
I believe Craghoppers is updating the range at the moment with extra re-enforcement patches and anti fray fabric on the hems.

All in all a good buy if you like Cargos

[lisaloolibell]

my karrimor walk zip trousers.

[Bladerunner]

I will definately be taking a look at those as coincidentally, my favourite pants ripped today.

They are cargo pants from Matalan (OK so I am a cheapskate). They are like a desert camo with loads of pockets. The flap on the back pocket is hollow and has a little slit in it which is great for popping my Peanut Lighter in.

The big knee pockets are great for loads of stuff like my credit card multitool, micro LED torch, etc.

On the belt I have put my larger mulitool which is in a pouch with a belt loop. I also have a hard camera case from the pound shop which has my Firesteel, PJ Balls, Magnesium Fire Powder, Re-usable match and some paracord.

Main pockets have another mutitool, penknife, credit cards, a mini set of screwdrivers and a larger firesteel tube with a paracord loop that goes round the belt so I don't lose it.

Rather than buy another pair from Matalan which aren't the thickest material in the world, I will look at the Kiwis. Are they easy to find or do you have to find a specialist outlet?

Be Lucky (and dressed)

[Eatmoreveg]

hi i know this is a bit late but i thought you may like these fjallraven barents trousers from ray mears .com but they are twice the price of craghopers but they ooz quality

[metatron]

Summer US vietnam jungle fatigues, in the colder months Swedish army heavyweight wool trousers.

[Trojanhorse]

5.11 Tactical Trousers

[Technik]

Summer US vietnam jungle fatigues, in the colder months Swedish army heavyweight wool trousers.

Where do you get these from metatron?

[ticklemonkey]

5.11 tactical ripstops have survived 5 days of being 'in the bush'. Excellent amount of pockets, weatherproof and generally comfy, hope they will last and all the signs seem good.
They are also 'on offer' with free P&P at www.nightgear.co.uk (that is where I got mine from, am not affiliated to them in any way though).

I am happy with mine!
All the best,

[metatron]

Summer US vietnam jungle fatigues, in the colder months Swedish army heavyweight wool trousers.

Where do you get these from metatron?

I pop state side a few times a year and tend to check out the surplus and gun shops.

[DeltaSierra]

I'm always sporting army trousers, my favourite pair currently is my Multicam ones by Proper. Good quality material, reinforced seams, seat and knees, internal knee pad pocket. 8 pockets over all including 2 down on the shins, the cargo pockets bellow out nicely.

Trying to square away some similar trousers at a slightly cheaper price and in neutral colours now though for when around the city.